Jan 19, 2016
With power, passion and purpose, our Federation’s Pomegranates have an exceptionally powerful, inspiring morning in store on February 16. These caring, generous women of all ages from throughout the community will hear Marina Furman, a former Soviet Refusnik, share her moving story of refusal and her dangerous journey to freedom and subsequent success in Israel and the US. The Pomegranate distinction honors women who make an annual gift of $1,800-$4,999.
Jan 15, 2016
From synagogues, partner agencies and schools, and from longtime donors of all ages to newcomers, hundreds from throughout South Palm Beach County’s diverse Jewish community will come together for a fourth year to acknowledge and celebrate all the good we do together on February 23. We’ll also hear from Henry Winkler, an iconic Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor (as well as a producer, author and adventurer) best known for his unforgettable, award-winning role of The Fonz on Happy Days. THE EVENT festivities will kick off at B’nai Torah Congregation at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a showcase of the Jewish community’s wealth of resources.
Jan 14, 2016
An enthusiastic crowd of 350 of Federation’s top donors gathered at The Polo Club on January 6 to enjoy a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, and riveting speakers at this season’s annual Sandler Family Major Gifts Event. The evening celebrated Federation’s Major Donors, who contribute a minimum $10,000 to our Annual Campaign. Palpable at the outset, their camaraderie, compassion and commitment continued to build throughout the evening. The inclusion of adult children and grandchildren of major donors through a new L’Dor V’Dor initiative added to the warmth and power of the event.
Jan 6, 2016
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is honored to announce the naming of its Business & Professional Division’s (B&P) Industry Icon series in memory of a preeminent icon of business and Jewish philanthropy. In December, almost exactly two years after Lewis Katz keynoted one of the Federation’s Icon events, his dear friend of more than 40 years, local Federation leader Betty Kane, announced that the series is now known as the “Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series.” A part-time resident of South Palm Beach County and a major donor to the local Federation, Katz tragically died in a plane crash just six months after his Icon appearance.
Jan 4, 2016
The “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will once again celebrate at the most awaited annual event in local women’s philanthropy. More than 500 generous and committed women are expected to gather at the Polo Club on February 3 for the Lion of Judah Luncheon. This year’s event will be keynoted by human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Dec 28, 2015
As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of the community and the Jewish people, the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County invited State Senators, Representatives and their staff to the Federation campus to meet with Jewish community leaders in advance of this year’s legislative session in Tallahassee. Joined by professional and lay leaders from the Federation, its beneficiary agencies and other local organizations as well as the Israeli Consulate and federal offices, they gathered in Zinman Hall for the Legislative Sendoff to learn about the needs of vulnerable residents of Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Dec 18, 2015
Donors 70 ½ and older can transfer up to $100,000 of their IRA assets to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and/or the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation as well as any qualified public charity without incurring Federal income tax on their required minimum distribution for 2015.
Dec 11, 2015
South Palm Beach County’s five Jewish day schools are looking forward to advancing their effectiveness with diverse learners in their classrooms. Together, they have embarked on a course of professional development with Hidden Sparks, a national organization dedicated to developing and supporting professional development programs for Jewish day schools to increase understanding and support for teaching students with an array of learning differences.
Dec 11, 2015
An eagerly anticipated night of illumination, celebration and inspiration was in store for the top donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County at the Leadership Gifts Event on December 2, 2015. Nearly 150 members of the Federation’s Ketubah Society, Prime Minister’s Council and King David Society gathered at St. Andrews Country Club.
Dec 9, 2015
There’s a brand new extension of PJ Library for children ages 9-11! PJ Our Way participants can select one of four books each month, all reviewed by a panel of PJ educators, parents and kids. Each book is accompanied by a synopsis and author bio, in addition to ratings, reviews and video trailers. Kids can take polls and quizzes, participate in monthly interviews and challenges, and comment on blog posts written by their peers. They can also write reviews and share ideas about the books on a safe website moderated by PJ Our Way educators.
Dec 4, 2015
Men of all ages who care about great sports, the best companions, as well as the community, will come together for Federation’s Men’s Division Men’s Night Out to hear four-time NFL All-Pro legend Jason Taylor speak about his impressive football career, his charitable foundation and his other professional and philanthropic pursuits. Now an NFL analyst for ESPN and other sports outlets, Taylor will join the men for a great evening of football, drinks, food and fun on January 12 at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Josh Cohen, on-air host for ESPN West Palm, will emcee the night to remember.
Nov 30, 2015
An elegant evening of inspiration is planned for hundreds of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s largest donors at this year’s Sandler Family Major Gifts Event. They’ll gather at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at The Polo Club in Boca Raton for a cocktail reception and dinner with an exciting and enlightening program. U.S. Humanitarian Aid Worker Alan Gross and Ambassador Dennis Ross will keynote this evening that celebrates the Federation’s Major Donors, and is named for Phyllis & Harvey Sandler and family.
Nov 19, 2015
We join with Jewish communities and individuals throughout the civilized world in horror and outrage at Friday’s deadly terror attacks in Paris. Once again, we unite in grief, pray for the injured, we express our heartfelt support for those traumatized, and we urge international efforts to ensure security and confront terrorism. Our people in Israel and in the Diaspora are all too familiar with the threats of extremism to civil societies, and the ongoing consequences of such brutal attacks.
Nov 13, 2015
For a year, we’ve been imagining and planning our Spirit of Israel Mission – and now we’re here in Jerusalem with about 75 neighbors, friends and colleagues from throughout our vibrant, diverse Jewish community. We vary by neighborhood and observance, and we span multiple generations. Our group includes representatives from all out day schools and on-campus agencies, rabbis of different denominations. Some of us are first-time visitors, and some have been to Israel a dozen times or more. As a community and as individuals, we have come together in strength and solidarity as we often do, to stand with our Jewish family at another pivotal point in Israel’s history.
Nov 6, 2015
Amid premium networking opportunities, business leaders and professionals will have the opportunity to hear Michael Leven, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Aquarium, share his business and philanthropic journeys. They’ll gather on the Federation campus over breakfast on December 16, in the Business & Professional Division season’s second Industry Icon Event.
Nov 5, 2015
“Golden Givers” who have given to the UJA/Federation campaign for 18 years or more are invited to a special thank you “Golden Gathering” Chanukah party. Recognizing their extraordinary commitment and the seeds they have planted and continue to nourish, the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JCCF) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will be showing its appreciation at a festive event on December 10, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. They’ll gather in Zinman Hall on the Federation campus for bagels, latkes and more (dietary laws observed), and enjoy a holiday celebration with musical entertainment from a live Klezmer band.
Oct 21, 2015
Rabbis from across the community enjoyed a VIP tour of the Federation’s 100+-acre campus on October 20. For many, the largest Jewish campus in the country had been at least a partly hidden gem until their visit. They heard from Federation and agency leaders about all the good being done every day and saw for themselves the wide range of agencies, schools and services that are vital to sustaining and strengthening Jewish life for our community. Participating rabbis included David Baum of Shaarei Kodesh, Zalman Bukiet of Chabad of West Boca Raton, Jack Engel of Anshei Emunah, Yaakov Gibber of Boca Jewish Center/Shaaray Tefilla, Menachem Jaroslawicz of Delray Orthodox Synagogue, Boruch Shmuel Liberow of Chabad of FAU, Robert Silvers of Congregation B’nai Israel, Greg Weisman of Temple Beth El, and Benjamin Yasgur of Torah Ohr.
Oct 16, 2015
In the months before the high holidays, passionate supporters of Israel in our own Jewish community and around the world were riveted in support or opposition to The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as “the Iran nuclear deal.” And now, even with our school year and “season” in full gear, our focus remains firmly on our homeland’s security, with Israel in the midst of a shocking spate of violent attacks throughout the land.
Oct 8, 2015
Building on more than a decade of service with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Aimee Kaye, President of Sageview Consulting, has been named the organization’s first Chief Human Resources Officer. Kaye brings to the position more than 30 years of high-level management expertise in the field, having spent her career building human resources solutions and systems that allow companies and nonprofits to grow.
Oct 8, 2015
Commemorating the 77th anniversary of what is considered the start of the Holocaust, on November 8, the 14th annual Kristallnacht Film Forum will once again showcase a compelling Holocaust-related feature. Presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and the March of the Living, “Defiant Requiem” will be screened at 1:30 and 6 p.m. in Zinman Hall on the Federation campus. Murry Sidlin, the star of the film and creator and inspiration behind it, will speak after each showing. A musical donor reception between the screenings will honor survivors and longtime March of the Living supporters Ann and Byron Turnoff.
